Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe uses a buttery pie crust filled with a mixture of melted butter and chocolate, combined with both granulated and brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Coarsely chopped pecans are spread at the bottom of the crust to provide textural contrast and nutty flavor beneath the rich chocolate filling. The filling is poured over and garnished with whole pecans if desired.
Baking at 325°F for 60 to 70 minutes produces a custard that firms as it cools, characterized by a crackled top and a center that is no longer jiggly. The pie's texture is dense and moist with a pleasing chocolate-nut combination. After cooling, it is best served at room temperature or chilled.
This pie stores well at room temperature or refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, it may be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to two months without loss of quality.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate I used some of both, coarsely chopped; or unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup pecan optional, whole; for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave at half power, stirring every 30 seconds till smooth.
- Whisk in the sugar, brown sugar, and salt till mixture is well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk till smooth.
- Place pie dough in a 9 inch pie plate. Spread the chopped pecans in the bottom of the pie crust. Pour filling over the top. If desired, garnish pie with whole pecans.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or till top is crackled and center of pie is no longer jiggly.
- Cool for several hours or chill. Pie will set up as it cools.
Notes
- Store the pie at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For extended storage, wrap the pie tightly in foil and freeze it for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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